Pelican Lake
Utah · Rocky Mountains
About This Location
Pelican Lake is a productive birding destination in Utah, with 207 species recorded on eBird. This lake habitat attracts a wide variety of species among many others. Elevation changes create diverse habitats, from riparian valleys to alpine meadows, supporting a wide range of species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Northern House Wren
Troglodytes aedon
Least Sandpiper
Calidris minutilla
Western Cattle-Egret
Ardea ibis
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Canada Goose
Great Blue Heron
American White Pelican
Western Meadowlark
Cinnamon Teal
Northern Shoveler
Gadwall
Mallard
Green-winged Teal
Ring-necked Duck
Lesser Scaup
Bufflehead
Common Merganser
Ruddy Duck
Eurasian Collared-Dove
American Coot
Sandhill Crane
American Avocet
Killdeer
Long-billed Dowitcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan the water surface methodically for diving ducks, loons, and grebes.
- 2
Check the shoreline and mudflats for shorebirds and wading birds.
- 3
Acclimate to altitude before hiking to high-elevation birding spots.
Amenities
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